Safety & Security
Modified Closed Campus
The Academy High School operates under a modified closed campus model. This structure is designed to
balance student independence with safety, accountability, and responsible time management.
- 9th Grade - All 9th-grade students are required to remain on campus for the full school day, including lunch. Unauthorized departure from campus will result in school disciplinary action.
- 10th – 12th Grades - Students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade are eligible for open campus privileges during lunch or scheduled off periods.
Expectations for students with open campus include:
Carry your student ID at all times and present it upon request.
- Return to class on time and without disruption to the learning environment.
- Demonstrate respectful and responsible behavior in the community while off-campus.
- Respect school boundaries—students may not enter other school buildings, including the middle school, during open periods unless granted permission.
Open campus is a privilege, not a right. Abuse of this privilege—such as tardiness, skipping class, or inappropriate behavior—may result in a loss of off-campus access and the implementation of a support plan to help improve time management and decision-making.
VISITORS AND SECURITY
State and federal laws mandate that all visitors and parents must report to the main school office upon entering the building. Part of providing a safe environment for students includes keeping children safe. This will be accomplished through the following ways:
● All parents and visitors must sign in at the main office when entering the school.
● All parents and visitors must leave their valid driver’s license when checking in to the building, and they must wear an identifying badge while at the school. Those not here on official business will be asked to leave the premises.
● Our school utilizes scanning software to verify that there are no individual criminal concerns that might jeopardize school safety.
● Classroom visits by parents/guardians must be approved by the principal (please provide 24-hour notice) to observe a teacher to avoid disruption of the learning environment.
● For security reasons, parents will be notified if a student is absent and the parent has not notified the school.
● The school grounds will be supervised before and after school while students are arriving and departing.
● Siblings and Preschool children are not allowed to accompany parents when they volunteer in the classroom. Children who are not Academy students are considered visitors and must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. Potential Academy parents may observe a class.
Visitors who fail to abide by visitor guidelines for visitors may be asked to leave school property and may be subject to future restrictions regarding school visits. Law enforcement may also be contacted.
HOUSE BILL 25-1250
As required by state law (House Bill 25-1250), the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is making gun violence prevention materials publicly available for educational providers to access and distribute to parents, guardians, and legal custodians of elementary or secondary school students.
You can access these resources on the Office of Gun Violence Prevention website. You can also access resources through the CDPHE Overview. If you want to read more about HB25-1250, the Colorado General Assembly website is the place to look.